check engine light NISSAN CUBE 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-6 MR18DE engine .................................................................. 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................................\
............ 8-9
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............ 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-12
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-13 Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) .......... 8-15
Drive belt ........................................................................\
.......... 8-15
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs .................................................... 8-16 Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-18 Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-18
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-19
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-19
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-20 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-22
Key battery replacement ...................................................... 8-23 Keyfob ........................................................................\
....... 8-24
Intelligent Key .................................................................. 8-25
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-26 Headlights ........................................................................\
8-27
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-36

8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1978
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil drain plug
3. Oil filter
Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench andcompletely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed ofproperly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 8 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Remove the engine under cover under the oil filter location by removing the bolts and
small plastic clips.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m) 9. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
10. Refill the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the
oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and refill capa-
city. The drain and refill capacity depends on
the oil temperature and drain time. Use
these specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
11. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
12. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally.
Type A
Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning
light illuminates.
Type B
To check the fluid level, use your finger to plug
the center hole
*1of the cap/tube assembly,
then remove it from the reservoir. If there is no
fluid in the tube, add fluid.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.
Recommended fluid: Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
CAUTION
. Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water. .
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative 7battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.
WARNING
. Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or
painted surfaces. After touching a
battery or battery cap, do not touch
or rub your eyes. Thoroughly wash
your hands. If the acid contacts your
eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
. Do not operate the vehicle if the
fluid in the battery is low. Low
battery fluid can cause a higher load
on the battery which can generate
heat, reduce battery life, and in
some cases lead to an explosion.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
BATTERY

8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
light to moderate stops is normal and does not
affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
SDI1959
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are turned off. 2. Open the engine hood.
3. Remove the resonator. (See “Engine com-
partment check locations” (P.8-6) .)
4. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover by pushing the tab
*1and lifting the cover
from the right side
*2, then the left side
*3.
5. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
6. Remove the fuse using the fuse puller located in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
FUSES

9-4Technical and consumer information
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful
to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark knockeven when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark
knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the condi-
tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
CAUTION
.
Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a
vehicle not specifically designed for
E-85 fuel can damage fuel system
components and is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
. E-85 is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.

Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will
only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
Technical and consumer information9-19
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation.............................. 4-15
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-46
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-50
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-53
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-53, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-13
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-19
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-19, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-19
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-7
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-50
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-9
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-20
Audio setup .................................................................... 4-5
Audio system................................................................ 4-20 Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-49
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-25
Automatic Air conditioner....................................................... 4-17
Door locks................................................................. 3-6
AUX (Auxiliary) button........................ 4-34, 4-41, 4-45
AUX (Auxiliary) input........................... 4-34, 4-41, 4-45
Average fuel consumption ........................................ 2-10
Average speed............................................................. 2-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-6
B
Back door...................................................................... 3-20
Battery............................................................................ 8-13 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key................ 8-25
Battery replacement, Keyfob............................. 8-24
Battery saver system........................................... 2-26
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ................ 4-52
Booster seats............................................................... 1-37
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-12
Brake system......................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light......................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-5
Instrument panel................................................... 2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-19
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-51
Cargo light.................................................................... 2-40
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/USB memory care and cleaning ..................... 4-49
Ceiling light................................................................... 2-39
Check tire pressure warning...................................... 2-6
Child restraints............................................................. 1-21 Booster seats........................................................ 1-37
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-21
Child safety................................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock ......................................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ...................................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock (models with navigation system)................... 4-7
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-12
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-2
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ............................ 4-33, 4-38, 4-43
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen with
navigation system.......................................................... 4-2
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls............... 4-49
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-6
Cruise control............................................................... 5-21

10-2
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...................................... 5-8, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system................................... 2-26
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-8
Door open warning light............................................ 2-13
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-9, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-23
Electric power steering system ............................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-13
Emission control information label.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-17
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-23
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................ 5-11 Engine block heater............................................. 5-30
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-11
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................. 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)..... 2-28
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-16
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ....................................................... 4-31, 4-35
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-42
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-28 Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-47
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-8
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Distance to empty................................................... 2-9
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-23
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-21
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-20
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-21
G
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-21
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-4 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8
Odometer.................................................................. 2-5
Speedometer............................................................ 2-5
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer........................................................... 2-9
General maintenance ................................................... 8-2
Glove box...................................................................... 2-33
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®............... 4-52
Hazard warning flasher switch................................. 2-28
Head restraints .............................................................. 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement................................................. 8-27

10-4
MirrorInside mirror........................................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor.......................................... 4-8
N
Navigation setup............................................................ 4-6
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-5
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display................................ 2-9
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch................................................ 5-17
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-20
P
Panic alarm.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-24 Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ......... 4-52
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-51
Power Electric power steering system ........................ 5-25
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-31
Power windows .................................................... 2-36
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-20
Braking precautions............................................. 5-26
Child restraints...................................................... 1-21
Cruise control........................................................ 5-21
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-40
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-11
Push-button ignition switch............................. 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio.............................................................................. 4-20 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-51
Radio operation .................................................... 4-37
Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-49
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-19
Rear center seat belt ................................................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........... 3-6
Rear seats....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 2-23
Rearview monitor........................................................... 4-8
Recorders, Event data ............................................... 9-19 Registering your vehicle in another country........... 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects........................................... 9-18
Rollover............................................................................ 5-6
S
Safety, Child seat belts ............................................. 1-19
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-42
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment.............................. 1-3
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety............................................................ 1-19
Infants...................................................................... 1-20
Injured persons..................................................... 1-12
Larger children...................................................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage........................ 1-10
Pregnant women .................................................. 1-12
Rear center seat belt .......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-18
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-19
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-15
Seat belts............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment...................... 1-15
Small children........................................................ 1-20
Three-point type................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Heated seats......................................................... 2-29
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start................................................. 2-20